Synergy between RT Programs and Visa-Processing

15/03/12

A Visa-sticker or ink stamp indicates a right of access to a country for a person on a short term visit and is issued at a border control point. Today around 40 states worldwide use e-Gates to speed up the border control process. Many such systems are based on ICAO Standards.

Synergies between Visas and e-Gates/RTP are possible, especially when addressing frequent travelers who are also issued a Visa. Using the ICAO 9303 Standard reduces cost, risk and development time for e-Gates/RTP as well as replacing Visa-stickers and/or –stamps. The following article from Infineon reviews the background and benefits.